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Saplings, Drives Mark Environment Day in Mangaluru
5 Jun
Summary
- Mangaluru International Airport gave jasmine saplings to passengers.
- MRPL and NITK students participated in tree plantation drives.
- Kasturba Hospital distributed over 5,000 fruit and medicinal saplings.
World Environment Day on Friday saw widespread environmental initiatives across Mangaluru. Mangaluru International Airport engaged passengers by distributing famed Mangaluru Mallige jasmine saplings. MRPL, in collaboration with the Karnataka forest department, organized a tree plantation drive at its premises as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.
Educational institutions also participated actively. Students and staff at NITK Surathkal joined a plantation drive supporting a national green initiative. New Mangalore Port Authority themed its observance 'Inspired by Nature' and highlighted its existing 649 acres of green belt maintenance. Karnataka Bank conducted a plantation drive, with its MD urging citizens towards eco-friendly practices like carpooling and using electric vehicles.
Further emphasizing environmental stewardship, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, distributed over 5,000 fruit-bearing and medicinal plant saplings. Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner Darshan HV stressed that environmental protection is a shared duty, crucial for preserving a healthy ecosystem for future generations.
